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Museum Studies in Action!
Museum Studies does it again! Check out their exhibitions elevating the history of the school and the District of Columbia.
Nov 25, 2024


Dance Department Wins Award
Dance Department wins prestigious award from International Association of Blacks in Dance.
Nov 25, 2024




Ellington Students @ White House
The Ellington Concert Choir sang at The White House on 9/12 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act.
Sep 22, 2024


Our Town: Cappies Critic Awards
Read all our OUR TOWN, the Theatre Department's Spring Production (2024) in the The Sentinel at https://www.thesentinel.com/communities/c...
Jul 8, 2024


Instagram: Catch up here!📷
Follow us on Instagram for the latest Ellington news!
Jun 10, 2024

Graduation Speaker: Alum Meshell Ngedeocello, Grammy Winner
As we enter into the 50th year of @dukeellingtondc, we are reminded of the excellence that Ellington produces. This upcoming year will be...
Jun 10, 2024


Congratulations to Dr. Stevie Wonder!
The Ellington Family and Duke Ellington School of the Arts (DESA) Congratulate Our Friend, Music Icon - Stevie Wonder - for his 2024...
Jun 10, 2024


DESA’s José André MontañI at Kennedy Center 4/26 at 7:00 and 9:00 PM
Three Keys to Ellington:Justin Kauflin, José André Montaño, Matthew Whitaker TERRACE THEATER At this Duke Ellington–inspired piano...
Apr 1, 2024


Jazz City 4/25/24 7:30PM @ Kennedy Center
On April 25, Duke Ellington School of the Arts held its annual Jazz City Concert, celebrating Duke Ellington's 125th birthday, at the...
Apr 1, 2024


Museum Studies Students Rock the House at the Kennedy Center!
Wow! Museum Studies students, rocked it at the Kennedy Center on February 3, 2024. Ami'Yah Butler, Taylor Freeman and London Wright spoke...
Feb 28, 2024


Not 1, Not 2, But 3 Grammy Awards + 1 Nomination for the Ellington Community!Â
Simply Incredible. Simply Ellington.
Feb 6, 2024


DESA Theatre Students Perform in "Enough! Plays to End Violence" at Kennedy Center
On November 6, DESA's theatre department performed in Enough! Plays to End Violence at the Kennedy Center. Enough! is a nationwide...
Nov 14, 2023


Arts All Night @ Georgetown 9/29
Congratulations to DESA's Radical Elite Show Band, directed by Mr. Kieron Irvine, for a fabulous performance for Arts All Night at the...
Sep 29, 2023


Throwback Thursday! DESA Students React to Duke Ellington Video from 1963
Did you know that Duke Ellington was one of the original jazz ambassadors for U.S. State Department? As part of his duties, Duke...
Sep 28, 2023


March on Washington Film Festival + DESA
An unforgettable evening of inspiration, unity, and music at the March on Washington Film Festival Reception & Concert on September 30th!...
Sep 27, 2023


Renee McPhatter: New DESAP Board Member
Welcome to our newest Duke Ellington School of the Arts Project Board Member, Renee McPhatter, Assistant Vice President for Government...
Sep 27, 2023


AP Isaac Daniel Named to ASN Board
Congratulations to Assistant Principal of Arts Isaac Daniel, for his new role as board member to the national Art School Network board of...
Sep 27, 2023


DESA Alums Keep Playing the Music!
A Handful of Duke Ellington Grads Continue to Make DIY Community for Their Music Read more here: https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/...
Jul 15, 2023
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